Saturday, April 20, 2013

Let me enlighten you with a little bit of random history on this term. The Cannabis subculture
refers to this time and date as a code number referring to the consumption of
Marijuana. It’s earliest reference began by a group of California teenagers that
called themselves the Waldos, in the early 1970’s. These teenagers would meet up outside of the
San Rafael High School, near a statue of Louis Pastuer where they made plans to
search for an abandoned cannabis crop they had heard about. They never found
the crops but the 420 term stuck and continues today for pot smokers as a countercultural
holiday in North America. Many have
observed this day throughout the years by meeting up in public places like San Francisco’s
Golden Gate Park, the University of Colorado’s campus and even crossed over
into Canada where it has been observed at Vancouver Art Gallery and Parliament Hill.
Events have also taken place in New Zealand at the University of Otago. It is
an ongoing debate for states where Marijuana is illegal. In recent years
legalization of Marijuana across the U.S has been a hot topic. Some are fighting for their right to smoke, while others see bigger reasons to legalize.

So
why have people continued to celebrate marijuana if it is illegal in most
states?

In the past few years, more people are fighting for the
legalization of this drug for medical purposes. Some states have recently passed laws to
allow use with a prescription.

What
are the health benefits?

According to HerbalMissions.org, Marijuana treats
migraines, slows down tumor growth, relieves chronic diseases, prevents Alzheimer's treats Glaucoma, prevents seizures, helps patients with ADD and
ADHD, relieves PMS and provides relieve for people suffering from tourette's
and OCD. It is widely used today by cancer and Aids/HIV patients for its helpful
benefits in combating pain and nausea.

It is unfortunate that that many of these patients will have to use it illegally for relief in states that do not support medicinal use.

What’s
so bad about Marijuana use?

Some research suggests that Marijuana abuse has the
potential to cause problems in a person’s daily life or make someone’s problems
worse. It is known as the gateway drug that has the potential to lead to other
drug use.

If Marijuana is
used in excess, it is reported to lower life’s satisfaction and poor mental and
physical health. It is said to increase the chances of dropping out of school
and for those with jobs, it can cause increased tardiness and absences from
work. Chronic users can also shows signs of learning and memory issues. For
prolonged users, it is said to create an impact on the function and structure
of their brains. Other effect of Marijuana use causes a higher heart rate after
smoking it, increasing the risk of heart attack. For older users, the risk is
higher.

How many of our government leaders had a heart attack form marijuana use?

Is
Marijuana addictive?

Many users would argue that it is not addicting, but
researchers says that it is. Approximately 9% of users will become addicted,
the number increases among those that start smoking it at a younger age. Those
that smoke Marijuana on a daily basis may be addicted.

Side Effect:

It calms the nerves, causes giggle fits makes you hungry for the munchies and even puts you to sleep.

Is
Marijuana Dangerous?

If you purchase Marijuana from a drug dealer on the
street, chances are you are getting more than a broken up plant in a little
baggie. There is no way of knowing what exactly has been added to it. Some
street drugs are treated with chemical that heighten the potency, make it look
greener and even moister. You never know
what those hidden chemicals can do and growing you own in a state where it is
illegal can get you in a lot of trouble, not worth a police record or jail time
with Bubba.

The best way to purchase Marijuana is with a prescription,
where it is legal and handled by a license medicinal marijuana distributor.

Last
but not least for all you pot smokers out there

If you smoke pot, don’t let your marijuana use interfere
with your relationships with family and friends. Do not drive while using pot
or operate heavy machinery where a clumsy mistake can cause you harm. Stay home
and out of potential trouble and celebrate 420 responsibly.

Below is a helpful map to help you determine where it is legal to celebrate.

Fun
facts about Marijuana

Marijuana is the most common illegal drug used in the
United States.

Approximately 100 million Americans have tried marijuana
at least once

After alcohol, marijuana is the most popular recreational
or mood-altering drug used worldwide

it would take 800 joints to kill a person—but the cause
of death would be carbon monoxide poisoning

The namemarijuana comes
from a Mexican slang term for cannabis and is believed to have derived from the
Spanish pronunciation of the names Mary and Jane

The first law in the American colonies regarding
marijuana was a 1619 law that actually required farmers to grow the hemp plant

The first two drafts of the United States Declaration of
Independence were written on paper made from hemp